How changes to the schedule should be proposed and negotiated in an effort to minimise last-minute schedule changes

Regular and backup child care arrangements

Whether the other parent must be considered first when a babysitter is needed (also known as the ‘right to first refusal’)

How relocation requests will be handled, including how much notice must be given and how relocation disputes will be addressed

Plans and/or schedules for maintaining ongoing relationships with extended family members

Agreed guidelines for introducing the children to either parent’s ‘friends’ or dating partners

A Family Dispute Resolutions Practitioner can help you formulate a parenting plan that focuses on the best interest of your children and create a workable blueprint for working together as separated parents. Bayside Mediation helps parents make workable and robust Parenting Plans.